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A list of external media coverage for the The Open University Business School. Use the dropdown selection form below to find press coverage in a particular month and year.

Bolton News, 13 October 2009
'Cashflow is still a top problem for small firms' - A study of almost 850 firms by the Open University Business School has found that small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession with few signs that the economic downturn has lifted
http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/recession-has-not-lifted-britainamp039s-small-firms-they-seem-more-concerned-about-regulations-and-t
Liverpool Echo, 13 October 2009
'Small firms still suffering' - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn had lifted for them, according to new research released this week. A study of almost 850 firms by the Open University Business School showed that over half had seen their sales fall in the past year, while the economic climate and cash flow remained their top problems.
Herald Express, 13 October 2009
'Small firms still suffering' - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn had lifted for them, according to new research released this week. A study of almost 850 firms by the Open University Business School showed that over half had seen their sales fall in the past year, while the economic climate and cash flow remained their top problems.
B Daily , 13 October 2009
Small firms ‘still suffering’ - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn had lifted for them, according to new research released this week. A study of almost 850 firms by the Open University Business School showed that over half had seen their sales fall in the past year, while the economic climate and cash flow remained their top problems.
http://bdaily.info/news/enterprise-and-start-up/13-10-2009/small-firms-still-suffering/
This Is Business - East Midlands, 12 October 2009
'Small firms are still reeling from recession' - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn has lifted for them. A study of 850 businesses by the Open University Business School showed that over half had seen their sales fall in the past year.
http://www.thisisbusiness-eastmidlands.co.uk/news/Firms-reeling-recession/article-1411600-detail/article.html
South West Business, 12 October 2009
'Small firms are still reeling from recession' - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn has lifted for them. A study of 850 businesses by the Open University Business School showed that over half had seen their sales fall in the past year.
http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/news/Firms-reeling-recession/article-1411600-detail/article.html
ITN, 12 October 2009
'Small firms are still reeling from recession' - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn has lifted for them. A study of 850 businesses by the Open University Business School showed that over half had seen their sales fall in the past year.
http://itn.co.uk/3d834b21e4c4b82d672789ad5e192b48.html
Press Association , 12 October 2009
'Firms 'reeling from recession' - Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn has lifted for them, according to research. A study of almost 850 firms by the Open University Business School showed that over half have seen their sales fall in the past year, while the economic climate and cashflow remain their top problems.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5ik9FY-GFHQ-c3upuoojJxcVQ7g4g
Fresh Business Thinking , 12 October 2009
'The Recession Has Not Lifted For Britain's Small Firms But They Seem More Concerned About Regulations And Taxation' - The recession remains the biggest business problem for Britain's small firms and there are few signs that the recession is lifting for them according to the latest Quarterly Survey of Small Business in Britain by The Open University Business School in association with Barclays Bank and ACCA
http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/news.php?CID=&NID=2234&Title=The+Recession+Has+Not+Lifted+For+Britain's+Small+Firms+But+They+Seem+More+Concerned+About+Regulations+And+Taxation
Financial Times (Money), 10 October 2009
'Small Businesses see sales fall' - There are few signs of the recession lifting for small and medium-sized enterprises according to the latest quarterly survey from The Open University Business School. For the first time in the study’s 25 year history more than half the companies interviewed reported a drop in sales.
Burnley Express, 10 October 2009
'Law-hound Hamish vows to stub out MP' - Hamish Howitt intends to fight for a Blackpool parliamentary seat and become a lawyer. The determined Scot has challenged the courts at the highest level over his right to allow customers to smoke at The Happy Scots Bar on Rigby Road. The MENSA member, inspired by his courtroom battles, has also been accepted to take on a law degree with the Open University.
York & Selby Star, 8 October 2009
'Former Miss England Georgia Horsley set to take modelling world by storm' - Georgia Horsley, 22-year-old former Miss England, from Norton, near Malton, has been signed up by one the UKs top model agencies. The news has meant Georgia’s plans to pursue a career in events management may take a back seat for a while, although she is continuing her Open University business course.
The Independent (Open Eye), 6 October 2009
‘20,000th MBA graduate’ – Dr Chris Martin, associate director strategic alliances of the international pharmaceutical firm Pfizer, her become The Open University Business School’s 20,000th MBA graduate
Evening Gazette (Teesside), 6 October 2009
‘Never say die!’ – Vikki Jackson-Smith, the MD of J&B Recycling took over the running of her father Alan Jackson’s solid fuels business and transformed it into one of Teesside’s largest recycling firms. An Open University management course and a road transport qualification later and she was running a fleet of 35 vehicles.
The Times, 5 October 2009
'Pioneer roves that it can go the distance' - The Open University Business School announced its 20,00th MBA graduate this year, as well as marking its 25th anniversary. Jeanette Purcell Chief executive of the Association of MBAs admits that The Open University has made a definite impact on the MBA world, saying that its courses demonstrate “a shining example of achieving credibility for distance learning and flexible learning, proving that high-quality MBA programmes can be delivered by that route.”
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/management/mba/article6859102.ece
Yorkshire Evening Press, 5 October 2009
'Former Miss England Georgia Horsley set to take modelling world by storm' - Georgia Horsley, 22-year-old former Miss England, from Norton, near Malton, has been signed up by one the UKs top model agencies. The news has meant Georgia’s plans to pursue a career in events management may take a back seat for a while, although she is continuing her Open University business course.
Donegal Democrat, 1 October 2009
‘Finance director to retire under early retirement scheme’ - Aidan McNicholas, head of finance with Donegal County Council, will retire under an incentivised early retirement scheme this month after 38 years in the public service, including more than 14 years in Donegal. Mr. McNicholas is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and was conferred with a master’s degree in business administration from the Open University Business School.
Lawyer 2B, October 2009
'2Birds trainees leave behind war and wickets' - Peter Lee, a first-year legal trainee at Bird & Bird, put himself through a four-year law degree at the Open University while serving as an Army officer. He says: 'My interest in the law developed during my first tour of duty in Iraq.'
http://l2b.thelawyer.com/2birds-trainees-leave-behind-war-and-wickets/1002407.article
Inside Careers, October 2009
'Retail Careers' - Shopping online has become part of the norm and is still rapidly expanding. Fiona Ellis-Chadwick explores how this has developed and the effect it will have on future career prospects
http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/__80257624003CCA58.nsf/ccdownlookup!openform&s1=ccbm
Director, October 2009
'Enlightenment rules' - Our thirst for knowledge and new skills has remained consistent through this recession, as UK business schools report a healthy interest in their courses. What has changed is the content, and what directors choose to do with it. Sue Parr, head of professional development programmes at The Open University, quoted in the feature agreeing with the comments made by Séan Rickard, director of the full-time MBA at Cranfield.
http://www.director.co.uk/MAGAZINE/2009/9%20October/ed_bus_ed_63_02.html
Edge Magazine, October 2009
'Ask the experts' - Caroline Emberson, Lecturer in Retail Management, The Open University Business School gives her expert opinion on the scenario of a long-term and popular employee has been caught stealing. The handbook states clearly that ‘theft is theft’ and results in instant dismissal. Other employees are petitioning to save their much loved colleague. Should the manager bow to employee pressure, or go by the rule book?
http://www.i-l-m.com/edge/6849.aspx
Business Citizen, October 2009
‘New growth group’ – A new innovation and growth team has been set up to support businesses in Bucks and Milton Keynes. The Innovation and Growth Team (IGT), established by South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is made up of experience business professional, coaches and mentors who will have a base at the Milton Keynes Campus of the Open University.
Training Journal, October 2009
'The Business of Education' - A profile of OUBS looking at its history, research and courses, with a focus on the MBA. Professor James Fleck, Dean of OUBS, quoted at length.
http://www.trainingjournal.com/tj/1978.html
Leicester Mercury, 29 September 2009
'Catherine is dressing for success' - A young fashion designer has made it through to the finals of Midlands Young Fashion Designers Award. Catherine Woodward has been working on setting up on her own business since 2006 and has completed an Open University business course.
Derby Evening Telegraph, 25 September 2009
‘Was that girl really me? Leanne at 25 is so changed’ – Leanne Burke had been married for a year and the relationship was deeply troubled. She had become cut off from family and friends. In 2006 Leanne decided to make a fresh start and resumed her Open University degree business and computing and launched her own event management company
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/girl-really-Leanne-25-changed/article-1366883-detail/article.html
The Guardian, 23 September 2009
'Build for speed' - In an interview with The Guardian John Healey, the recently appointed housing minister, who discusses why government spending is crucial to revive the house building sector and the economy. Mr Healey was a part-time tutor at the Open University Business School from 1989-1992.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/sep/23/john-healey-housebuilding-revive-economy
Brentwood Gazette, 23 September 2009
'500 fight for 19 jobs' - More than 550 job hunters fought over just 19 positions at Brentwood's newest hotel. Victor Kingman, 47, worked as an engineer for 20 years before contracts dried up in the recession. After six months of job hunting he is now part of the hotel team and planning to study business at The Open University
timeonline.co.uk, 22 September 2009
'The university challenge: to find a job' - Twenty years ago, 15 per cent of young people in the UK were leaving university with a degree. By 2007, a massive expansion in higher education meant that a third of the same age group were graduates, and the Governments ambition is that 43 per cent of England's adult population will eventually go to university. Tom Mursell, who set up the website notgoingtouni.co.uk, will start a business studies degree with The Open University in November
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/student/article6843191.ece
Financial Times, 21 September 2009
'Ideas needed for a new management paradigm' - James Fleck, Professor of innovation dynamics and dean of the Open University Business School discusses the possibility of management thought being one of the major areas of innovation in the 21st century. The Anglo-American model is weak on broader issues of governance and is 'toolkit' based. Ideas from other subjects are required to keep management studies relevant.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/277f8508-a645-11de-8c92-00144feabdc0.html
InsideHousing, 18 September 2009
'The fight to be heard' - Inside Housing is to bring together Labour housing Minister John Healey, Conservative and Liberal Democrat shadows and a Green Party London Assembly member to answer questions on their plans to shake up the housing landscape. John Healey used to be a part-time tutor at the Open University business school.
http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6506388

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